INTERNATIONAL
IMAGE
FESTIVAL
IMAGES THAT THINK US
From September 11 to 18, 2026, the International Image Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in Bogotá and Manizales as a pioneering space for the convergence of art, design, science, technology, and research-creation.
Images That Think Us 25 years of art, design, science, and creation for possible futures
This commemorative edition invites us to think of the image as an active force that passes through us, transforms us, and projects possible futures. Through the curatorial axis SENSO/graphies, the Festival explores the intersections between image, body, and living archives in a present shaped by artificial intelligence, digital media, and the ecologies of the image, reaffirming its commitment to visual thinking, critical design, and research-creation. 25 years of images that think the world… and transform it.
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General Accreditation
Professionals, students, and day passes
ATTENDEES
Students from Latin America
USD 50 – COP 180.000
Students from other regions
USD 80 – COP 320.000
Professionals from Latin America
USD 110 – COP 420.000
Professionals from other regions
USD 170 – COP 700.000
Pasadía
USD 25 – COP 70.000
Students, alumni, and professionals
Community
U.CALDAS Y U.TADEO
Undergraduate and graduate students
Free of charge
Faculty
COP 150.000
Alumni
50% discount on rates
Institutions: Faculty and students
Community
PACKAGES
Re:Generative
20 students + 2 faculty members
COP 3.000.000
Creating Networks
10 students + 1 faculty member
COP 1.600.000
Emerging
Day pass for 10 students
COP 500.000
Yellow fever vaccination for attendees traveling to Manizales
April 10, 2025 – As a preventive measure, we recommend that attendees traveling to Manizales for the festival get vaccinated against yellow fever, as local authorities have issued an epidemiological alert due to an outbreak of this viral disease. More information here.
Guests
Alendro Ludovico
— Editor and researcher in digital culture
Chris Salter
— Artist and researcher in immersive arts
Esteban García Bravo
— Artist and media art curator
Fernanda López
— Visual artist
Organized by
International Image Festival
The International Image Festival is one of Latin America’s leading annual events in the fields of art, design, science, and technology, with a history dating back to 1997. Throughout its history, it has welcomed more than 100,000 attendees, 5,000 academics and artists, and has held more than 3,000 events. The Festival is organized by the University of Caldas, in Manizales, and since 2020, it has been held in partnership with Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, in Bogotá.
Since its creation, the festival has sought to showcase the work of national and international creators, offering a platform for the exhibition of innovative works that explore diverse themes and techniques. Through exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and screenings, the festival encourages reflection on the role of the image in our contemporary society. With a diverse and accessible program, the International Image Festival invites attendees to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and to take part in building a space where art and culture intertwine, enriching the cultural life of the host cities and promoting the exchange of ideas and experiences among different cultures.
This event not only celebrates the image in its many forms, but also seeks to generate social and educational impact, becoming a benchmark for visual culture in Colombia and internationally.